Bovington: Bovington & Blandford HIVEs closed Mon 28th July - Fri 1st Aug

Online enquiry form HERE

If you have an enquiry that isn't urgent you can still email Bovington HIVE at
RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk and i will get back to you on my return to office.

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Blandford: Garrison baby & toddler group UPDATE

THE CURRENT WATERMELON GROUP WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL MONDAY 4TH AUGUST 10AM - 12PM IN THE JUBILEE HALL. 

NEW GROUP NAME AND DAY STARTS IN SEPTEMBER. SEE BELOW. 

From September the Watermelon Parent and Toddler Group will be known as Little Buds Baby and Toddler Group. It will be run by Lucy & Faern and will continue to be a relaxed friendly space for little ones to play and for parents and carers to connect.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison pop up library every Tuesday starting 29th July until 2nd Sep

 

As part of the Summer Garden Summer Reading Challenge 2025 Blandford Library will visit the Jubilee Hall every Tuesday morning from 29th July until 2nd September

Pop along with your children.

For more information visit the Story Garden Reading Challenge Website: Summer Reading Challenge.

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Blandford: Garrison cinema Aug showings

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To find out more about the upcoming movies or to watch trailers click link HERE

It is advisable to check the link for any changes to timings or cancellations prior turning up. 

Military families living at Bovington, Lulworth and Westmoors are welcome to use the cinema on Blandford Camp. (Adults and over 16s - Official ID required for Camp access) Contact Bovington HIVE 01929 403185 or email RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk to find out how to request entry onto Blandford Camp. 

                                               

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Forces Employment Charity: Empowering You employment workshop - 15 to 17 Sept 2025

Empowering You is a hybrid three-day employability and confidence-building workshop in collaboration with Barclays and Forces Employment Charity

Event Overview

Days 1 and 3 are virtual. On day 2, delegates will be hosted at three Barclays locations (simultaneously). Day 3 you will meet employers online from across industries who value the skills and qualities that people from the Armed Forces Community bring.

Join us in person at one of the illustrious Barclays locations in London, Knutsford or Glasgow.

The event is for military spouses and partners (all genders), ex-military women and reservists.

What can you expect:

Receive a free one-to-one mentoring session with a corporate mentorHear directly from employers about pathways for the Armed Forces community and regional job opportunities
Understand the value that your transferrable skills can bring to employers and gain confidence in yourself
Expert sessions delivered by our Families Employment Advisors who are all military spouses or partners with lived experience and who have served too.

Dates and times:

This event takes place on the 15th - 17th September 2025.

Virtual event timings (days 1 and 3): 10:00 – 13.00 (duration may vary due to group sizes)

In-person event timings (day 2): 10.00 – 16.00

Locations on day 2:

Barclays Radbroke Campus – Knutsford WA16 9EU
Barclays Glasgow Campus – 30 Clyde Place, Glasgow, Glasgow G5 8AQ
Barclays Headquarters – 1 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RB

Registration Link and Further Info:

Registration Form

Event Overview

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment – Child Maintenance Service Enforcement Case Manager, Plymouth

The Department of Work and Pensions has 12 new Child Maintenance Service Enforcement Case Manager Executive Officer opportunities in Plymouth. These are now open for applications until 4 Aug 2025.

Civil Service Jobs link: Child Maintenance Service - Enforcement Case Manager - Plymouth (Ref: 735) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.

Recruit for Spouses: What’s on this Summer?

RFS are offering a number of events programmes and services over the coming months.

All services are free to access for military spouses, partners, veterans, and serving personnel.

Events include:Wellbeing Programme: We are currently accepting registrations for our six-week virtual programme, supported by a psychoeducational therapist. The sessions are designed to reduce isolation and help participants forge meaningful connections.
Coaching & Mentoring Programme: We have spaces available in our coaching and mentoring initiative. With a pool of over 80 volunteers from various sectors – including BAE, Virgin, and AMS – we’re ready to match individuals with mentors who can support professional development or help build confidence. Our Coaching and Mentoring Manager, Helen Callis, is available to guide participants every step of the way.

For more information on Recruit for Spouses, please visit: https://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/

To register and sign up, please go to: RFS Portal

Fife: Cafe Inc during the school holidays and is a free lunch club for children, and young people.

Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, and young people. It provides tasty, healthy meals for our young people, while our schools are closed during the holidays. 

No need to book, just turn up. 

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal.

For further information and to find out where your nearest Cafe Inc is being held 👉 Café Inc | Fife Council

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Leuchars Station: Community Centre Timetable of events

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Contact the HIVE for more information

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Leuchars: Families Community Day, Wednesday 30th July

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Families £10 or Adults £3 and children £2,  **BBQ is not included in price**

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